Description: This pack of „Арктика Классика“ (lit. „Arctic Classic“) cigarettes was released in 2005 in conjunction with the New Year’s campaign – „Новый год начинается с Арктики!“ (lit. „The New Year begins with the Arctic!“). The pack is distinguished by its dark blue, black and white color scheme, with shiny elements and signs indicating the possibility of winning prizes under the pack lid. This is a limited edition marketing option typical of the Russian tobacco market of the time. The back of the pack provides all the information about the prizes, their quantity and conditions – which allows you to identify it as a promotional edition that was no longer produced after the end of the campaign.
Value assessment:
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Collectible value: Medium–High. Limited edition packs with promotional campaigns, especially if well preserved and unwrapped, are gaining value among collectors, particularly the Russian market and enthusiasts of post-Soviet tobacco culture.
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Condition assessment: Undamaged, original film, with a clear Russian excise stamp, visible advertising information.
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Historical data and popularity: „"Арктика" was one of the local Russian cigarette lines, produced in St. Petersburg, at the "Nevo Tabak" factory. It appeared as an alternative to menthol or northern-style cigarettes. The promotional packs were produced for a limited time and the number of surviving copies on the market is small.
